Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
- . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
- . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake
pedal applied.
1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicl ...
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Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door opening floor carpet retainer. Refer to Front
Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement. ...
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Assemble
Oil Pump Installation
Note: The oil pump slide spring and pin, as well as the slide
seal and slide seal spring can be ordered as single parts. All other
oil pump components can only be ordered as a replacement kit.
Install the oil pump components in the fo ...
Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test
GM studies indicate that plugged or restricted transmission oil coolers and pipes
cause insufficient transmission lubrication and elevated operating temperatures
which can lead to premature transmission failure. Many repeat repair cases could
have been prevented by following published procedur ...
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